Joanna Marple
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories. I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Diverse Children’s Books
12×12 Challenge
Tag Archives: SNOW GAMES
SNOW GAMES Winner and Snow Leopards
It has been around 25 years since I spent any time in London over the winter, so the past few days of steady snow have taken me (and Heathrow) by surprise! I have opted for fireside reading rather than snowstorm … Continue reading
SNOW GAMES Giveaway for my Blogiversary
When we published SNOW GAMES so tactically (ahem) in May, at the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere! I promised myself I would do a giveaway as soon as the skies started dumping the white powder in northern climes and winter … Continue reading
Posted in Book Promotion
Tagged e-Picture Book, giveaway., Joanna Marple, Maja Sereda, SNOW GAMES, uTales, winter activities
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Happy, risky New Year!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, achievements, Drydenbks, Emma Dryden, goals, new year, New York, Perfect Picture Book Friday, SCBWI, SNOW GAMES, writing
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